Heartfelt Moments: Treasures of the Heart

By Derrick Graham

I often find myself,
Moving in slow motion,
For no particular reason,
Without any emotion.
My mind is often wondering,
Without a destination or trace,
Wandering through this world,
In an unfamiliar place ...
Derrick Graham



Derrick Graham understands that life is full of ups and downs, love and hate, war and peace, and many heartfelt moments. In his first collection of poems, he opens his heart and explores memories and life lessons extracted from his life with the hope that his verse will inspire others to do the same.

As Graham lyrically reflects on childhood through adulthood, he shines a light on his faith in God, patriotism, the sacrifices of soldiers, true love, heartache, the joy of a new day, and the profound moments that allowed him to look back on his choices and learn valuable lessons as a result. While gently guiding us down a poetic path, Graham reminds us of what is truly important in life.

Heartfelt Moments shares a collection of poems that explore faith, hope, and love and their value in helping to create a balanced and happy life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Oct 21, 2016
• ISBN: 9781532008153

Derrick Graham

Derrick Graham served in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman for twenty years. Now retired, he resides with his wife, Felesha, in Huntsville, Alabama, where he writes poetry that he hopes touches the hearts of others. Heartfelt Moments is his first book.

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ISBN: 978-1-5320-0814-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5320-0815-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016915972

iUniverse rev. date: 10/19/2016

CONTENTS

SPIRITUAL

Having Faith

Church

God’s Angels

Stepping Out on Faith

His Love

MILITARY

Our Soldiers

Our Flag

Happy Father’s Day

Independence Day

Fallen Heroes

SENSUAL

My Desire

My Description of You

You Are

Hand and Hand

Joyful

Someone Special

Once in a Lifetime

GENERAL

A Bad Day

A Cup of Coffee

A Winter Storm, Part I

Adolescent Years

Life’s Encounters

Childhood Memories

Faces in the Sky

Heartfelt Moments

A Mother’s Love

I Have No Time for This

Incarcerated

Left All Alone

Life’s Questions

Paper and Ink

The Puzzle of Life

Tread Softly

Dear Son

A Father’s Love

Dear Brother

What I See

Mom

INSPIRATIONAL

Why I Love to Write

A Strong Woman

A World in Crisis

Because of You

Big Brother/Big Sister

Having Endurance

Remember Me

Survival

My Greatest Moment

A Woman’s Unconditional Love

Foundation of Life

In the Name of Love

Painful Moments

Life Experiences

Emotions

My Gift

Dear Dad

Treasures of the Heart

Deeply Thinking

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to first thank my almighty Savior Jesus Christ for giving this gift to share with the world. And to my lovely wife, Felesha, for supporting me through this entire project. You have inspired me to do great things and I thank the Lord every day for your love and dedication.

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